Care And Maintenance; Daily Maintenance; Cleaning Earmolds - ReSound VEA User Manual

Care and maintenance

Your hearing instrument is protected by a layer of protective,
hydrophobic nanocoat material.
Please follow the following instructions to prolong the durabil-
ity of your hearing instruments:
1. Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the
case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove
grease or moisture. Do not use water or solvents, as
these can damage the hearing instrument(s).
2. Never immerse hearing instruments in water or other
liquids, as liquids may cause permanent damage to the
hearing instruments.
3. Avoid rough handling of hearing instruments or dropping
them on hard surfaces or floors.
4. Do not leave hearing instruments in or near direct heat or
sunlight, such as in a hot, parked car, as excessive heat
can cause damage or deform the casing.
5. Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming,
in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere such as a steam
bath or sauna.
6. If your instrument does get wet, or if it has been ex-
posed to high humidity or perspiration, it should be left
to dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery
compartment open. It is also a good idea to put the
instrument and battery in a sealed container together
with a drying agent (desiccator) overnight. Do not use the
instrument until it is completely dry. Consult your hearing
care professional as to which drying agent to use.
7. Remove your hearing instrument when applying such
things as cosmetics, perfume, aftershave, hair spray, and
suntan lotion. These might get into the instrument and
cause damage.

daily maintenance

It is important to keep your hearing
instrument clean and dry. On a
daily basis, clean the hearing in-
struments using a soft cloth or tis-
sue.
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In order to avoid damage due to humidity or excessive perspi-
ration, the use of a drying kit is recommended. Some drying
kits are electric, and in addition to thoroughly drying out hear-
ing instruments, they help sanitize.

Cleaning earmolds

1. Remove the earmold
and attached tubing
from the hearing
instruments prior to
cleaning.
2. Clean the earmold using
a mild soap, and rinse with
lukewarm water.
3. After cleaning, dry earmolds thoroughly and remove any
residual water and debris from the tubing utilising an air
bulb and wire loop.
Note: Earmold tubing may become stiff, brittle, or discoloured
over time. Contact your hearing care professional regarding
tube changes.
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